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Schools can now apply for a range of subsidised tickets to the productions from The Joan’s 2020 Education program. This program is made possible through the generosity of our sponsor Celestino who shares our love for performing arts and our aims to provide better access to our shows for you and your students. This offer enables schools to apply […]

Schools can now apply to participate in this year’s Annual Youth Theatre Festival. For this year’s brief on our theme, Snapshot, plus all the information on processes, fees, terms and conditions of participation in the program, download and read the AYTF 2020 Information and Application Pack provided below. The pack includes the weblink to the […]

Cynthia Rapisarda is our lucky 2020 subscriber who won our 2020 Subscriber Prize which includes an overnight accommodation at Quest Penrith Apartment Hotel, a family pass to Scenic World at Katoomba, a voucher for a delicious meal at Cafe at Lewers and a family pass for TreeTops Western Sydney. Thank you to our competition partners […]

Q THEATRE LAB is Q Theatre’s annual artist residency program. The residency is designed to make creative space and time for the development of dynamic projects at an early stage of their conception. Projects are selected through an open callout process and successful applicants will receive financial assistance, work-space as well as technical and dramaturgical support for dedicated […]

Applications for the 2020 Music Scholarships are now open! Penrith Conservatorium, housed at The Joan, has enriched the lives of the local community for 30 years through its passion for excellence in music education and performance. The Conservatorium has an ongoing commitment to developing and nurturing local talent through scholarships which are offered through an […]

We’re hiring! The Joan is expanding its pool of Front of House casual staff. The Front of House team helps deliver an enjoyable experience for our audiences and is a vital part of our organisation. If you have the required certificates and experience, love helping people and are passionate about the arts, we’d love to […]

Roads and Maritime Services are upgrading Mulgoa Road, Penrith – from Union Road to Museum Drive including Railway Bridge. This requires a closure of Castlereagh Road under the railway bridge between Museum Drive and Jane Street for the weekend of 24-27 May 2019. Over this weekend we have two key performances on at The Joan […]

Think Pentatonix. Think Pitch Perfect. Join Pop Vox. Join Penrith Con’s youth contemporary vocal ensemble for 13-19 year olds for the opportunity to sing alongside other talented upcoming vocalists. Singing arrangements of popular favourites from your contribution, work together with your peers to create your own sounds. Learn the craft of singing in a small […]

Studio Q is holding auditions for 12 young artists, (18 – 26) to take part in the 2019 ‘Originate’ project. You could be an actor, writer, musician, digital artist, spoken word poet. If you’re interested in making work for live art, we’d like to hear from you. This is a skills development project that results […]

Fiona Cross was our lucky 2019 subscriber who won our 2019 Subscriber Prize which includes $350 worth of Nugan Estate wines, an overnight accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment in the new Quest Apartments Penrith, a $100 voucher for Cafe at Lewers and a family pass to Scenic World, Blue Mountains! Thank you to our prize donors […]

Casual Cleaner LGA Level 2 | Shift hours 6 – 10am We are seeking a casual Cleaner to assist in the cleaning operations of its theatres, workshop and conservatorium spaces, public areas, back of house, housekeeping stores and other Penrith Performing & Visual Arts sites if required. Part of The Joan’s dynamic Venue Services Team, […]

We’re hiring! The Joan is expanding its pool of Front of House casual staff. The Front of House team helps deliver an enjoyable experience for our audiences and is a vital part of our organisation. If you have the required certificates and experience, love helping people and are passionate about the arts, we’d love to […]

The New Work team at Q Theatre – Nick Atkins (New Work Director), Emele Ugavule (Associate Producer) and Ian Zammit (Theatre Programs Coordinator) – are preparing the 2019 Workshop program and are keen to hear from Teaching Artists. We’d like to hear what theatre practice you are planning to engage in, and projects you are […]

Following a successful first independent season in 2018, Q Theatre is launching two new independent theatre projects in 2019 to coincide with Mardi Gras & Sydney Fringe – Mini Gras & New West. If you have a new work you’d like to present as part of our Q Indie Season, we’d love to hear from […]

Applications for the 2019 Music Scholarships are now open! Penrith Conservatorium, housed at The Joan, has enriched the lives of the local community for over 28 years through its passion for excellence in music education and performance. The Conservatorium has an ongoing commitment to developing and nurturing local talent through scholarships which are offered through […]

Image: Christina Mishell Q LAB is Q Theatre’s annual artist residency program hosted by the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. The residency is designed to make creative space and time for the development of dynamic projects at an early stage of their conception. Projects are selected through an open callout process and successful applicants will […]

Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Finance Assistant Full-time | Penrith Location | LGA Level 4 Penrith Performing & Visual Arts – comprising the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Q Theatre, Penrith Conservatorium and Penrith Regional Gallery – is seeking a Finance Assistant. Do you thrive on maintaining order? Have a keen eye for detail? Proficient […]

Casual Cleaner LGA Level 2 | Shift hours 6 – 10am We are seeking a casual Cleaner to assist in the cleaning operations of its theatres, workshop and conservatorium spaces, public areas, back of house, housekeeping stores and other Penrith Performing & Visual Arts sites if required. Part of The Joan’s dynamic Venue Services Team, […]